They have stepped down two months after being elected to Parliament, sparking two by-elections
Stockport 's Lib Dem MPs have quit their roles as councillors, sparking two by-elections in the borough. Cheadle MP Tom Morrison and Hazel Grove MP Lisa Smart were elected to Parliament in July's general election , but until now have been continuing their roles as councillors. Mr Morrison represented the Cheadle West and Gatley ward, a safe Lib Dem seat where he won more than 2,500 votes in the local elections in May.
Inside huge £16m centre set to change the heart of Stockport Councillors in Stockport are paid a basic allowance of £10,000 per year, and Ms Smart is paid an extra £4,000 for her role as chair of the Werneth Area Committee. Stockport Labour criticised the pair for not stepping down after the general election.
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